Denmark’s Frederiksen resigns as search for new majority begins after close elections – Europe live
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Following a close election in Denmark, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has resigned after meeting with King Frederik, initiating the process of forming a new government. Frederiksen's outgoing three-party government did not secure the 90 seats needed for a majority. While she will remain as caretaker, political parties are meeting to explore potential paths forward and appoint a "royal investigator" to lead government formation talks. The election results have triggered coalition talks, expected to be lengthy and challenging. Frederiksen has emphasized the urgency of forming a new government to address major crises.
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AI-ExtractedA meeting of political parties has been called for 1pm local time.
The outgoing three-party government clearly does not have a majority required to continue in office (with 70 seats, well short of 90 required).
Mette Frederiksen has handed in her resignation from the post.
Frederiksen will be expected to remain in post as a caretaker until a new administration is formed.
Mette Frederiksen could still stay on as the Danish prime minister.
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